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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
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OBITUARY.

DnD.-January 18th, 1881, little Jean, youngest
son OF J. W. and s. E. Straughn, age years and
two months.
Little Jean was an unusually bright interesting
child; gentle, sweet, amiable and afectionate and
favorite with al who knew him, and the pride OF
his devoted parents. 1t is to them we extend our
most heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereave-
rnent. May they realize that though he is
taken from them, he has found home in q bright
er world than this. He was too pure and too
bright for this world. Earth's paths were too
rough for his little feet. Jesus only suffered him
to remain here for brief season, then called him
to the home prepared for him in the bright man.
sions above. Our Saviour In HE moral tillage cub
tivates many flowers seemingly for their exquisite
beauty and fragrance, for when bathed in soft
sunshine they burst into full bloom, then the Di-
vine hand gathers them from earthly fields to be
kept In crystal vases in the deathless mansions
above. 1t is thus that little children die, some
In the sweet bud, some in the full bloom but new
er too early to make Heaven fsirer and eweeter by
their immortal bloom. Oh! gieve not for him,
dear parents, he was only given to you for while,
then transpanted by the Divine hand to that cline
where flowers Of immortal glory bloom forever.
Then weep not for him for God did it and He is
love. Just look up yonder, see, there he is with
host of little angels smiling with Jesus j. L. H.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
We're Sorry to Loose Him.

The rustler, like the Indian and the
buffalo, is rapidly disappearing from
Southeastern Kansas, He can't stand
civilization, and when it commences to
crowd upon him he retreats to more
congenial climes. The time was when
the rustler was in clover in Garden City.
There was an abundance of land va
cant, and it was no trouble to find set
tiers who were willing and anxious to
put up literally for beng led around to
some crowded Office to have their pa
pers made out. In those days the rust
Ter could indulge in champagne sup
pers several times week, smoke fine
cigars, wear good clothes and board at
the best house in town. Then the rust
Ter was numerous. He was on all the
trains cunning in. He was always on
the platform waiting for the train, and
always collared the new conner between
the car steps and the ground. The case
and grace with which be led around his
victim, and talked him INTO investing,
was so dazzling that the stranger invari-
bic allowed himself to be taken in. The
rustler never sleeps. A standing offer
of a gold watch and chain is made to
any person who can ever end him in
bed or asleep. He is everywhere at
once, and is never known to miss an
opportunity to take in customer and
make a dollar. He is man of strong
gall, and his cheek is simply sublime.
But, alas his occupation nearly gone,
and he has almost disappeared. The
few representatives left have degenerat-
ed to rustling for the hotels, and thus
take revenge on innocent travellers for
the great falling of in his business.
When the hotel business fails him, God
only knows what he will do, as it is
nearly all he can do now to rustic a
mcal,7-Gardcn City Sentinel.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
Visiting the Sick.

Having settled in your own mind
that it is proper to call on your sick
friend, you should carefully consider
how to make that call . blessing to
him. To visit the sick requires com
mon sense united with quick sensibili-
ties. No explicit rules can be given on
this point, only that your greeting
should be free and natural. Above all
things, do not tell your friend how sick
he looks. As a general thing it is un-
becoming to closely question the pa
tient in regard to the peculiar nature
and symptoms of his illness. Only a
few general Inquiries can be made with
propnety.
If regular physician is in atten-
dance on the case it is exceedingly bad
taste for the caller to suggest medicines
to be taken In place of those ordered BY
the doctor, or in conuteai6hewith his
remedies.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Garden City. Kas., Dec. IS, 1885,

Land Office at Garden City. Kas., Dec. IS, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make final
proof in support OF his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Probate Judge of Ford
County, Kansas, at Dodge City, Kansas, on Feb
rlary 1st, 1SS7,viz:
Samuel Slubbs, Cd. $500, for the sw qr, sec.
8 town Is 9. range "a W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of said
land, viz:
William n. Harper, GeoEge:B Comstock joseph K.
St;tt, John A. Comstock, al Of Dodge City, Kan
sas.
fer the lots IL, II Of Or, sec q town Is g,
range "a VI. ~
He names the following witnesses % prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF,
said land. Wig:
Samuel Stubbs, Of Dodge City, Kaneas; John
Schcnk, Of Dodge City, Kansas; Walter Robinson,
1t Dodge City, Kansas ;Thomas GTatneY, Of Wright
T o.. For, c. Eansas.
decSst GIN NILES, EesisteS.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
Thirteen New Lines.

new departure, and one that will be pleasant
surprise to the people Of Kansas, will be that Of
the Union Pacific Railway company, which has
filed thirteen charters Tor railroads covering over
reaching every section. This movement is the
commencement of aggressive war, in which mil
lions Of dollars will be pitted against millions. and
gigantic corporations will contend for the mastery
which the contending force will be armed with
picks, shovels and scrapers, and the territory bat
tied for the productive lands Of Kansas.-Newton
Republican.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
The Contest.

The contest between L. Z. McGarry and Thos
Lahey, for the office of Clerk Of the District Court
was settled by the contestants, L. E. McGarry as
Stunning the duties Of the Office, and Thos. Lahey
assuming the duties of assistant clerk. The con-
test was made before Judge Crumbaugh and VIM.
Hoover and T. B. Stewart, associate justices, and
at the expiration Of Judge Crumbaugh's term, the
trial was continued before Judge Vanderslice, who
succeeded Judge Crumbaugh. Nearly three
weeks time was consumed in hearing the evidence,
but the contest was finally decided by the parties
in litigation. An attempt was made to throw out
the vote cast in the South Side precinct, in this
contest and some very damaging testimony was
shown on both sides. 1t is, perhaps, as well that
the contest was withdrawn, and the Office divided
between the two candidates.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
The Hose Companies.

A trial Of the Webster Hose Co. No. I, and the
Arment Hose Co. No. 2, was made on Saturday.
Both companies were fully equipped for trial, and
started from point on Walnut street. between
Frst and Second avenues. On the first trial the
Webster company ran to the hydrant or the City
drug store corner, the Arment company going down
First avenue to the hydrant on the opera house
block. The Webeter company beat the Ament
company three seconds. The companies again
took up their position Walnut atrect but revers
ing the line of the run, the contest in this
ment giving the advantage to the Arment company.
The contest ehowed plainly what could be done in
the event o: IRE. These hoee companies would
soon be able to put out fire. A heavy stream Of
water is thrown reaching at least hundred feet
high.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
The Religious Revival.

religious revival, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Low
ther, has been going on in the NJ. e. church for
over two weeks paet. The number Of converts
made up to Friday night last was IS persons. The
numberhas been greatly increased since that time.
A revival was commenced in the Baptist church
on Monday evening, with promising results. e.
der Donegan has charge of the meetings in the
Baptist church. The Presbyterian minister ar
rived Sunday, and at once inaugurated revival in
that church. After the REVEALS in the different
churches have been in progress for some time. and
the interest has been fully made, and the people
thoroughly aroused, it is proposed to have union
revival in the rink. The tendency is for q grand
revival Of religion in Dodge City. Considerable
feeling prevades the religious people, and much
good must result,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
Real Estate Deals.

We believe the spring will open with some real
estate transactions quite large and important Al
ready real estate denfers are looking over Dodge
City with a view Of Investments. Messrs. Har-
mony and Hastings, of Kansas City, have purchas-
ed 40 acres, adjoining the town site the east,
paying the neat sum Of $6, $50 The land was the
property Of r. M. Wright and +. T. NJ. Wenfe
The land will be surveyed and plated in town
lots and offered to the public. We consider this
investment good one, and we believe only one Of
hundreds that will take place within the next few
months
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20

A Philadelphia who is travelling out
west writes back to friend as follows:
Since l have travelled the last three
weeks, though, this wonderment has
ceased, for l have come across towns,
not to speak Of villages, which, al
though only few years old, have pop
ulations of thousands. What we called
when school boys, ''the American des-
ert. }" has become most fertile land,
almost a second Eden, and l can read
lily see how Kansas will be the state in
the future. The rise of property is
simply beyond description. This is
owing greatly to the many railroads
built since 1884. They seem like lace
work, and tangled at that for tracks are
everywhere north, south, east and west,
and really the roads are excellent, fine
cars, good service. I could hardly re-
alize while enjoying these comforts Of
eastern travel, that I was in the far
west. One thing, however, was proof
that such was the case, for as l was
whirled mile after mile through the
country, I saw dozens of wagons bear
ing immigrant families to new homes in
Kansas. 1t is estimated that $50, 600
have settled here since 1885, most of
them coming from Indiana, Illinois,
Missouri and Kentucky. I had long
talk with band of them one evening
when we stopped at a small station.
I found the men bright, intelligent,
real American in strength Of purpose
and energy. The manager, or spokes
man of the party, in answer to my ques-
ton, "Why did you leave IlliDois?'
answered: "Well you see, stranger,
when one has six strong, healthy boys
he is anxious to give them at least a
chance to make their mark; our state is
getting too crowded and SO We 60 "west-
ward to be monarchs of all we survey,
and if hard work will bring it our for
tunes; toiling early and late seems far
different If you make a daily increase
than if you do it year in and year out
for the same small pittance." Sound
sense the farmer possessed. think, and
no doubt if he lives two years he willbc
another example of Kansas selfmade
man.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
Firemen's Tournament.

1t is proposed to arrange for a tournament Of the
fremen Of this city on the 29d Of February. tri-
al of the hose companies will be made, and a val
liable prize given to the company making the best
show at the street hydrants. The Dodge City Hose
Co. No. 8, have obtained a sufficient amount by
subscription, to erect q company building, which
they propose doing shortly. The site secured is
the lot on which the Uuion church stands. The
building will be put the east end Of the lot and
will cost about one thousand dollars. 1t will be
model OF architectural beauty, and will be used
for company meetings, balls parties, &c.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
The Poor Farm.

The county commissioners have located the poor
farm on 160 acres four miles south of the city.
The land is in the sand hills, and may be consid-
cred 'poor farm" in two particulars. The COM
missioners pay 81 500 in cash. The land was the
property Of E. A. Steele. Other quarter sections,
better land, and nearer the city, were offered at
prices ranging from 81 800 to 8, 4Oo poor farm
is ono Of the necessities but good location ought
to be selected for it.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
A New County,

Mr.. Matlock, Of Harvey, has introduced bill to
create Gray county. The bill changes the boun.
dairy lines Of the counties Of Ford, Hodgman and
Finney, so that what now constitutes three coun-
ties will, II the bill becomes q law. make four
counties, This will bring up the old fight on
county lines, but it is said the scheme will not
meet with such decided opposition one year ago.
county lines are now in favor Of it. and the proba
bility is that Mr.. Mattocks bill will be successful
Topeka Capital.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
DOWN GOES THE PRICES ON
NURSERY STOCK.

l. will have q car load Of shade trees in my yard
for the spring trade. intend to make prices so
that every body can have shade that wants to.
will cell you:
Standard Pears. s to feet high ............ so
Cherries, standard, 5 to 6feet high ... 40
Plums, Wild Goose and minor, 5 to feet high. 40
One year old cherry trees. ..............2 20
No. one apple trees, 8 years old, S to feet 1914
No. one apple trees, years old, to feet =. 10
No. one apple trees, year old, to feet $3.50. 2
Second class apple trees years old .......... 8
Second class apple trees, years old. ... 6
Second class apple trees, year old. ......... s
Second class trees are not kept in stock, and Is
per cent will be exacted as a guarantee that the
parties will take them if ordered.
Twill open my yard some time in March or as
soon as the weather will permit and will have every
thing that is kept in rst-class nursery, and our
prices shall be as low as can be.
l will have a fine lot of Roses, Shrubs and
Evergreens Of all kinds and will endavor to satisfy
all and give good satisfaction.
See D. Brooks some Of his statesmen, and get
prices before you place your orders.
Yards ON North Bridge Street
Tx MCINTYRE,
Dealer in Lumber and Coal.
Dodge City, Kans. Jan. IS, 1887.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
d. II. & A.

j. j. Burns, President Of the D. N. & A. R. r.,
gives information that all contracts for the grading
Of the D. NJ. & A. R. r. through Ford county will
be let by Feb. 1st, and that work will be COM
menced and prosecuted as the weather permits
Work will be commenced at both ends Of the line
In few weeks there will undoubtedly be lively
times in this neck of the woods
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20

Yesterday morning Deputy United States Mar
ehal Ed Writ returned from Butler county, having
in charge DR.. Richard A. Marshall, Of Augusta,
who is charged with perjury in making final proof
The complaint alleges that the proof was made in
October, 1885. The land was afterwards cold for
$1,000. Commissioner Thanhauser held the de-
PENDANT in 900 bail to appear before him January
9th Dr. Marshall is represented by Milton
Brown, and Special Ageot Cleary represents the
United States.-Garden City Sentinel, 10th.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
Bound to Come.

New material is almost daily arriving for the
new round house, and II is believed that the rail-
road company will construct the round house early
in the spring. 1t is within the range Of probabili-
ties that the company will also build . new depot
and eating house. A prominent railroad man
has information to the effect that that move II the
company's design
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
FREE TRADE.

The reduction of internal revenue and the taking
of Of revenue stamps from proprietary medicines,
no doubt has benefited the consumers, as well as
relieving the burden Of home manufacturers.
Especially is this the case with Green's August
Flower and Boschee's German syrup, as the re-
added to increase the size OF the bottles contain
ing these remedies, thereby giving one fifth more
medicine in the IS cent size. The August Flower
for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, and the Ger
perhaps, the largest sale Of any medicines in the
world. The advantage Of increased size of the
battles will be greatly appreciated by the sick
and afflicted. in every town and village in civil
lied countries. Sample bottles for 10 cents re-
main the same size
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
A New County Scheme.

1t lie said that new county project is to be pro-
posed at the present session Of the legislature,
which has in view the formation Of new county
out of part Of Ford and Edwards counties.
Speareville or Ford City will be the county seat
We do not know how much truth there is in this
statement but We have heard it. It is probable
scheme, however, having been in contemplation
before the last election
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20

The new Atchieon, Topeka q Santa Fe time card
gives to Newton six additional freight crews,
equivalent to thirty men. Trains No. Z, and 9
will run between Newton and Dodge via the Hut
crimson and Kinsley cutoff. Extra trains Nos. Is
and IA will be put on to run between Newton and
NickersOn. No. alluded to above, will make the
run from Newton to Dodge within Afty-dve min
utes Of the time made by express No. 1.-NewtOu
Republican.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20

VIM. Kesler, who lives six miles northeast Of
the city, brought in some SAMPLES of CON. that
would be creditoble to any state. Orange Judd
says western Kunsas will be the best CORE Country
in the United States, in few years, and we are
glad our farmers are paying attention to the pro-
duction of corn
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
National Bank Notes.

On Monday the First National Bank Of Dodge
City issued the first bills, Of that bank In demon
ination of S. in the of 500. The notes are
finely executed, and will be highly treasured by
our citizens. The likeness Of Ex-president James
A. Garfield adorns the bill The bills are signed by
G. n. Hoover President, and r. w. Evans, Cashier.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
FairvieW Township.

From the county commissioners proceedings,
we extract the following:
"A petition signed by the requisite number Of
citizens was presented, asking for the organiza-
ization of all that part of township 26, range g.
lying south of the Arkansas river and all of town
ship "a, range 26 and that the same be known az
Fairview township, it being shown that all the
quirments had been complied with.
On motion the prayer Of petitioners was granted.
On motion special election was ordered for
Fairview township on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 1887, for
the purpose Of electing township officers.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific.

Yesterday the surveyors Of the Rock Island ar
rived in this city. The balance of their gang is
expected here to-day. When they do arrive, the
grade stakes will have been set from the east line
Of the county to this point 1t will be but ques-
ton Of brief time when the graders will commence
their work. and the dirt will be flying in dead earn
est. The Rock Island is the first in the field, and
she is here with determination to remain foremost
Of all the roads IN this country. We learn from
our exchanges that the Santa Fe is setting her
and will reach this point in few days.
Railroad matters are lively in this county right
now; and the eyes Of our people are turned eager
~ towards them.-Mullinville Telegram, Jan. I3
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
Wichita d Western r, r.

The prosecution Of other railroad projects is
Fastening the building Of the Wichita & Western
Railroad We are informed that the stakes on the
line Of the survey are being looked up with view
of preparing the grading for the road 1t is the in
tention to complete this road at very early date,
and to reach Dodge City before other roads are
hujlt
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
The Speareville Blade tells joke on Gardel
City, as follows;


lone Of our grsngere, living near town, being
called upon TO 60 TO Garden City as . witness
ON q land csee, recently. and having heard 40
much about the great mogul Of the plains, where
everything goes OF like hot cakes, money always
plenty and prices no object long as the article
is nice and fresh, concluded that he would take a
basket OF about 20 lbs Of prime butter along 70 cell
ON arrival at that place. after store and hotel
afes hotel wac visited the butter exhibited in due
form. examined and pronounced all right, bat In
cech and every care they would like to take it.
hut said sadly they were short Of funds. He nnsl-
" did succeed IL diepoeng Of enough at the hotel
where be put up to par his little bill Garden City
had better take down her pretentous signof great
nees II che can't take IN little batch Of good bat
ter without benkcptirg IT. pstncipsl draiere: and
our granger fFtende Will Do well In futuye ~ court
ing their own markets nessef hcue."
The people don't use butter IN Garden City.
There - where the granger w.smietaken. A
rcsns ss,.cis * sexs.ss.Se 7os.i cell rsai.i; 10
c. E.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
Meade County.

The election on the 18th, in the three northern
townships Of Meade county, Fowler, Crooked
Creek and Mertilla-to vote $4,000 in bonds, in
aid Of the d. M & A. R. r., was carried by large
majority. Each township voted $4,000. The pro-
posed road will run through Fowler and on west.
Meade county will be lined with railroads In year
or two
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores. letter. Chapped Hands ChllbIains
COrns. and all Skin Eruptious. and posi-
tiv"ly cures Piles. or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price 25 cts per box,
For sale at City Drug Store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20

The following votes are estimated on
returns so far received, and are liable
to be changed somewhat, though prob
ably very nearly corr ct. The Prohibi-
ton vote of 1886 will be nearly or
quite double that of 1884:
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20

William Griehenstein, founder Of the town of
Wichita, who is now living in luxury, passed years
Of his life roaming over the Kaneas plane and
sleeping the grass in the open air. or under the
shelter Of smoky Indian tent. He now lives in
an imposing stone mansion, furnished in tho most
elaborate and costly style, and is stranger to a
want that cannot be supplied.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20

The following is the committee appointed by
the speaker Of the house committees on county
lines and county seats: ". C. Edwards, Chairman,
j. NJ Simpson, E. H. Brown j. H. Morrison, j. T.
Kirkland, j. v. Admire, NJ. j. Omeara, George
Johnston, T. T. Taylor.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20

In the Legislature Mr.. Myton introduced q bill
authorizing Garden City township to issue bonds,
amounting to $4,000, for building road through
the sand hills; also bill creating the 18th judi
Cial district
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-01-20
Central Hotel.

VIM. States has taken charge Of the Markham
House. Mr.. States has had experience in hotel
keeping and will no doubt make q success Of the
management Of the Markham House. The public
are aaeured that he win keep good house. The
name Of the house has been changed to Central
Hotel